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W280615

Octyl acetate

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natural, ≥98%, FCC, FG

Synonym(s):

Acetic acid octyl ester

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Linear Formula:
CH3CO2(CH2)7CH3
CAS Number:
112-14-1
Molecular Weight:
172.26
FEMA Number:
2806
Council of Europe no.:
197c
UNSPSC Code:
12164502
PubChem Substance ID:
24901185
Flavis number:
9.007
EC Number:
203-939-6
NACRES:
NA.21
MDL number:
MFCD00009562
Organoleptic:
floral; fruity; sweet
Grade:
FG, Fragrance grade, natural
Agency:
follows IFRA guidelines, meets purity specifications of JECFA
Food allergen:
no known allergens
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Quality Segment

300, 400

grade

FG, Fragrance grade, natural

agency

follows IFRA guidelines, meets purity specifications of JECFA

reg. compliance

EU Regulation 1223/2009, EU Regulation 1334/2008 & 178/2002, FCC, FDA 21 CFR 172.515

vapor density

5.9 (vs air)

assay

≥98%

autoignition temp.

515 °F

expl. lim.

8.14 %

greener alternative product characteristics

Less Hazardous Chemical Syntheses
Use of Renewable Feedstocks
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refractive index

n20/D 1.418 (lit.)

bp

211 °C (lit.)

density

0.867 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)

application(s)

flavors and fragrances

documentation

see Safety & Documentation for available documents

food allergen

no known allergens

fragrance allergen

no known allergens

greener alternative category

Aligned

organoleptic

floral; fruity; sweet

SMILES string

CCCCCCCCOC(C)=O

InChI

1S/C10H20O2/c1-3-4-5-6-7-8-9-12-10(2)11/h3-9H2,1-2H3

InChI key

YLYBTZIQSIBWLI-UHFFFAOYSA-N

General description

Octyl acetate is a compound found in oranges, grapefruits, and other citrus products. Octyl acetate is used for artificial flavors and in perfumery due to its fruity odor.
We are committed to bringing you greener alternative products, which adhere to one or more of the 12 Principles of Green Chemistry. This product is Biobased and thus aligns with "Less Hazardous Chemical Syntheses" and "Use of Renewable Feedstocks".

Application

Octyl acetate is an ester with a fruity orange flavor employed as a flavoring agent in the food and beverage industries.

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Storage Class

10 - Combustible liquids

wgk

WGK 2

flash_point_f

189.1 °F - closed cup

flash_point_c

87.3 °C - closed cup

Regulatory Listings

Regulatory Listings are mainly provided for chemical products. Only limited information can be provided here for non-chemical products. No entry means none of the components are listed. It is the user’s obligation to ensure the safe and legal use of the product.

Group 4: Flammable liquids + Type 3 petroleums + Hazardous rank III + Water insoluble liquid

fsl

W280615-100G:4.548173973265E12 + W280615-25G:4.548173973289E12 + W280615-1KG:4.548173973272E12

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